Do you have those days where nothing seems to go as you plan? Are you hitting plateaus and can’t seem to figure out why? Do you have a trainer or follow a program but still seem to not be making the progress you desire? This may seem harsh, but just stay with me for a ... READ the POST
NEWS
New Updates... First, I want to say THANK YOU for your loyalty and support. I have finally taken the time to set up two of my social media outlets. 1) Since Facebook sets a limit to the number of friends on our list on Personal pages, I have created my COACH KAREN page. 2) I have also ... READ the POST
HOW to STAY STRONG!
Do you feel you work hard to build a high level of strength only to lose it? Do you feel you have a hard time maintaining your strength? What about while you travel, do you continue training? Do you feel your schedule takes a toll on your strength training? In the past, I would have ... READ the POST
4/6: CATTINESS & COMPETITION
In today’s world cattiness and competition are running ramped. It seems so much more prevalent between women. Take a second, close your eyes and picture a room filled with 50 women. What does that feel like to you? Do you feel anxiety building from within? Now add to that same vision that those 50 ... READ the POST
4/2: Kettlebell Circuit
Just a quick Kettlebell Circuit for you guys if you are short on time. Medium size bell - Right side: Snatch, Rev. Lunge, Pull down, Press and stand - repeat x 3-5 x Transfer Left side: Snatch, Rev. Lunge, Pull down, Press and stand - repeat x 3-5 x Rest and repeat x 3-10 rounds depending ... READ the POST
3/17: HAPPY St. Patrick’s Day!!
HAPPY St. Patrick's Day!I hope you are all having a wonderful day. I am back in the states and mostly getting over this Jet Lag, but boy it took much longer than I expected. Lots of falling asleep only to wake at 3am, 4 am etc. Most of this week has been programming, responding to email ... READ the POST
2/25: Update
Checking in from Cape Town, South Africa..... South Africa is incredibly beautiful and the weather here is amazing. I am sitting out on the desk of my colleagues home where it is warm with a very nice breeze. Finally, have a few moments of down time and wifi to get some programs written, respond ... READ the POST
2/9: UPDATES
HAPPY MONDAY! Just returned from the cold of New York where I was instructing a STRONGFIRST SFB Bodyweight Certification. It was a really great time with a great group of students. While I had a great two days in NYC, it was so nice to come home to 70 degree weather here in Texas. With such great ... READ the POST
1/27: R U CRAZY BUSY?
Hope you are all doing great! There are times in our lives when we feel overwhelmed! We wish there were more hours in our day to get more done. Our piles seem to get higher and our to do list get longer. We may even feel like we can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. Know that you are ... READ the POST
1/20: Updates
Hello - Hope you are all enjoying the start of 2015. Last year was a whirlwind and it just seem to fly by with all the travels and my move to Texas. So it seems as if I am always playing catch up and living out of suitcases. :) UPCOMING EVENTS Jan 24 - SFG one day RE-CERT in Dallas Feb 6-7 - ... READ the POST
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Happy 2015! Hope you are all doing well and ready for an amazing year. This year I plan to bring you guys many more videos, progressions and cues that will help improve your training. Have you set up any GOALS for the year? Goals are a great way to guide you and keep you focused ... READ the POST
12/23: Week of Workouts
Final Week of 2014 - Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas & New Years! Have you decided on your 2015 Goals? I will continue to post WOD's for you guys but if you have specific goals, following a program designed for your goals will help you reach them quicker. Let me know if you need my ... READ the POST
12/16: Week of Workouts
CHRISTMAS is just round the corner, have you begun thinking about your 2015 NEW YEARS RESOLUTION or GOALS? If you have specific training goals, let me help you by programing for you. I will opening up a few spots for distance coaching beginning in January. Tuesday: 1. TGU x 2/2 - x 3 2. Lunge x ... READ the POST
Happy Holiday
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I hope that you are all enjoying the final weeks of 2014 and are not too stressed with last minute shopping. While we all want to do our best with workouts and nutrition over the holiday, it can be an added stress. So remember if you plan ahead you can enjoy these moments with ... READ the POST
12/9: Week of Workouts
Tuesday: 1. Kickstand DL x 8 r/l, Floor press x 5 r/l - rest and repeat x 3 2. 1/2 knee press x 5 r, woodchop x 10 r - repeat on L - rest and repeat x 3 3. Thruster x 10 r, squat hold :30 sec, thruster x 10 l, squat hold :30 sec - rest and repeat x 4 Wednesday: 1. Skates x 40, push ups x 20 ... READ the POST
11/27: HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Today is a special day to spend time with your loved one. Make sure you tell them how much you love and appreciate them. , <3 Karen ... READ the POST
11/21: Training Session
Yesterday's Workout with my friend BETSY COLLIE, Sr. SFG Betsy came to visit me in Dallas to work on a joint project. While here we had to take a break away from our computers and get in a training sessions. http://youtu.be/TxR8mQnkbDk Circuit 1: Box single leg squats x 5/5 Slider single ... READ the POST
11/11: Update
1. Week of workouts posted in Coaching Corner 2. GGS windmill article in the works... Keep an eye out 3. This weekend will be the San Diego STRONGFIRST bodyweight course... Open to all levels and there are still two days to register...DON'T MISS OUT!! 4. TGU progression series will be ... READ the POST
